Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Vintage:2014 Cathiard is on top

Cathiard is on top

more determined edge

black cherry and pepper notes

The first vintage is the 2015 Les Aubaguetes

this Spätlese remains light and refreshing

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny Vintage:2014 Cathiard is on topArgilo calcaire soil, on the plateau calcaire. Ripens last because of the soil. 60 year old vines. New barrels. A little darker than the Poyeux. There's a hint of oak spice here but it is very subtle and beautifully melded with the fresh fruit of the variety. This shows a little more of the leafy character of Caberenet Franc than the Poyeux, more graphite, exceptionally silky and alive. Less developed character on the nose. Seems cooler and fresher